Balinese
massage
is one of the traditional Indonesian massages.
Originating from the island of Bali, this massage
is unique because it utilizes a combination of
techniques. It mixes massage,
and
into one session.

As
with any massage,
one of the main goals of the Balinesemassage
is a relaxed state of mind. The Balinese
feel that in order to have true relaxation there
must be a good flow of blood and
throughout your system. It is believed that when the
blood and oxygen are flowing freely then the qi,
or energy, will flow freely too.

Although
the Balinesemassage
combines several different techniques it is
performed on a massage
table, just like any other massage.

What
sets the Balinesemassage
apart, aside from the combination of techniques, is
the use of essential oils. When a Balinesemassage
is performed, great attention is paid to the scents
used in the massage
oil. A variety of essential oils are used, common
scents such as jasmine, rose or sandalwood.
Along with more exotic scents like cempaka, sandat,
and frangipani.

The
scents are used to represent relaxation, body
indulgement, and anti-stress. A general massage
will use massage
oil that is room temperature. To cure a specific
complaint, Balinesemassage
will use a warm oil with an infusion of lemon grass,
cloves or ginger.

Mental
relaxation is only one of the goals of the Balinesemassage.
The massage
is also designed to deeply relax tense muscle
tissue. This is done by combining standard massage
techniques like kneading, stroking, and skin
rolling with gentle stretching.

Ideally,
the Balinesemassage
will work every muscle in your body. The massage
style employs a variety techniques to do just that,
including acupressure movements such as press point
and palm pressure, and standard massage
techniques like sliding, long exploration, short
exploration and kneading. This massage
is not a delicate one, you can definitely feel it
deep in your muscles.

It
is this balance of massage,
acupressure and reflexology that allows the Balinesemassage
to bring a release to deeply tense and knotted
muscles. The massage
works especially well on achy joints and muscle
strains. In fact, sports injuries are often treated
with a Balinesemassage.

Since
Balinesemassage
works the muscle tissue at such a deep level, it is
often compared to Ayurveda. Ayurveda, is an Indian
holistic medical system, that some consider to be
very intense.

Along
with eliminating muscle
pain, Balinesemassage
has been reported to ease migraines ,
sleep disorders and breathing problems. The massage
also greatly reduces stress and anxiety. Overall,
this massage
promotes complete mind and body health.

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in BALI
PRADISE HOTEL
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Foot Reflexology Massage:A
Healing Touch

available at Bali Paradise Hotel
Lovina -
Bali

According
to Chinese medicine, the sensory nerves of
the internal organs that spread throughout
the body are mainly gathered around the
soles of the feet.
Therefore, the massage is effective in
stimulating the functions of the internal
organs. Another advantage of this therapy
is that there is no risk. Expert masseurs
will deal with the critical points on the
feet with utmost care. The pain felt there
will disappear when the masseur finishes
the process.The
Benefits of Foot Reflexology Massage1. It can relieve pain and stiffness
caused by too much exercising or using
muscle for too long.
2. It can help prevent and cure many
symptoms such as headache, stress, asthma,
constipation, sinusitis and migraine.
3. The blood circulation system will be
boosted..
4. The body's function will be naturally
turned into its homeostasis.

Different points
of footreflexology massageRestrictions:1. The massage must be done
with accuracy to avoid wrong reflection
which will cause muscle infection.2. One should not receive a
massage until at least one hour after a
meal.3. After receiving a
massage, one is required to drink water to
eliminate toxin and lactic acids developed
during the massage process.

Reflective
zones of the feet

A Healing Touchfor well being
and good health

4.
Pregnant women, menstruating women and
people who are bleeding either internally
and externally are not allowed to receive
foot reflexology massage.
5. Both masseur and client are prohibited
from washing hair, hands, feet or taking a
bath within one hour of foot reflexology
massage in order to prevent the body's
elements from the effect of coldness.
6. Foot reflexology massage can be given
every day but the total duration of both
feet in a day should not exceed 45
minutes. However, only ten minutes is
allowed for patients who used to suffer
from heart attack.

Hippocrates
(460-380 B.C.), who received an honour as
"the father of medical study",
stated that "a
physician needs to specialize in several
things but being an expert in massage is a
must."There are several
kinds of massage and each has its unique
benefits. However, this article will deal
only with the area of foot reflexology
massage.

Reflective
zones of the feet

If only a gentle touch filled with love and care
can make you feel relaxed, then imagine the
ultimate effect that you will get from a
professional massage.
Reflexology-massage is an art of healing
originated some 5,000 years ago. It was
mentioned in an ancient Chinese medical textbook
in the reign of Emperor Wendi (179-157 B.C.) of
the Han Dynasty and in an Indian Ayuraveda Book
that "Massage is a self-healing
method."

The
genuine reflexology is the application of
pressure onto particular areas of the soles of
the feet. A reflex action in another part of the
body is stimulated by the manipulation of each
specific area. Unlike other massages that use
thumbs, palms, hands, elbow, knee and foot, foot
reflexology massage uses hands, fingers and a
wood stick with cream and oil.